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Vice President Mike Pence is rolling into the Midwest to tout the administration's new North American trade agreement, while back in Washington President Donald Trump tries to salvage a transformative trade deal with China.
The United States Constitution requires presidents to be at least 35 years old, but there is no top age limit.
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke made appearances in Minneapolis and Lakeville Wednesday.
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar participated in a nationally-televised town hall event Wednesday night on Fox News, where she took time to address allegations of being abusive to her senate staff.
"In the $12 billion of tax increases over the next four years, we couldn't get them to lower one of them," Republican Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said.
Nineteen Republicans sent a letter Wednesday to Evers saying the raises aren't fair and compensation should be addressed through the state budget.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is highlighting the importance of safe drinking water.
President Trump is claiming executive privilege over special counsel Robert Mueller's entire report and the underlying documents.
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke is set to arrive in the Twin Cities Wednesday for his first visit to the state since announcing his candidacy in March.
Minneapolis city leaders heard ways to move forward Tuesday night after the shooting death of Justine Rusczcyk Damond.
You will soon have to show an ID to buy certain gift cards with a credit card in Shakopee.
Budget talks collapsed again late Tuesday at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Stocks sank sharply Tuesday as investors fretted that delicate trade talks between the U.S. and China could collapse.
Vice President Mike Pence will be traveling to Minnesota Thursday to tout the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and top leaders of the Minnesota House and Senate have missed a self-imposed deadline for setting overall budget targets to guide negotiations for ending the legislative session.
Tuesday is the long-awaited primary in Minnesota and turnout is expected to be high. State officials are preparing for federal observers at some polling locations.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar says a Homeland Security Investigations agent was outside her monthly town hall meeting in Richfield, Minnesota, on Thursday.
The suspect is "currently being treated at Regions Hospital," police said, and no officers were hurt.
An 18-year-old who got out of his car after hitting a divider on a highway in Minneapolis was subsequently struck and killed by a Tesla, authorities said.
The Minnetonka Police Department says an officer's unoccupied vehicle hit and injured a burglary suspect Monday morning near George Floyd Square in south Minneapolis.
Police in Burnsville are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 17-year-old girl who is approximately six months pregnant, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
Austin Martin had four hits, including a home run, Josh Bell also homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Monday night.
The Minnesota State Patrol said riders also illegally entered Interstate 35W amid the "scooter takeover."
Police in Burnsville are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 17-year-old girl who is approximately six months pregnant, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar says a Homeland Security Investigations agent was outside her monthly town hall meeting in Richfield, Minnesota, on Thursday.
Augsburg University in Minneapolis is home to the only women's college wrestling team in Minnesota. They want more local teams since more young women are interested.
Singers at Eastview High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota, are warming up for their performance on stage with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Foreigner.
An astonished assortment of kids got a Paige Bueckers surprise Monday in her hometown of St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday's election.
A farm in Minnesota hosted soybean buyers from Taiwan on Monday. The visit comes at a time when farmers in the state have been struggling due to rising costs and tariffs.
A man from Isanti, Minnesota, is charged with the attempted murders of 14 law enforcement officers during last week's armed standoff at his home, with his wife and five children trapped inside.
An inmate at the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth, Minnesota, died early Saturday morning after a medical emergency, officials say.
Forty miles west of Minneapolis, Howard Lake mixes water recreation with country living. But a couple weeks ago, the small town got a visit from an unexpected feline guest.
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday's election.
Authorities have released the name of the Madison police officer who shot and killed a 38-year-old Black man last month in Wisconsin's capital city, Madison.
David Crowley, backed by Gov. Tony Evers, faces democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a Wisconsin primary that could signal how far left the Democratic Party is willing to go.
A Dane County judge ruled Tuesday that Wisconsin's paper-only absentee ballot system denies disabled voters the equal opportunity to vote privately and independently, though a trial on electronic voting as a remedy is still ahead.
The Milwaukee mosque leader's former Israeli attorney testified in immigration court that Sarsour was coerced into confessions and was never convicted of any charge linking him to a terrorist organization.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
Tuesday is the long-awaited primary in Minnesota and turnout is expected to be high. State officials are preparing for federal observers at some polling locations.
There will be federal observers outside some Minnesota polling places for Tuesday's primary, and Secretary of State Steve Simon says he plans to have "people watching the watchers."
Minnesota election officials have accepted over 206,000 absentee and mail ballots for Tuesday's primary, the most cast before a primary in a nonpresidential election year, according to the secretary of state's office.
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the Minnesota primaries, a race capturing nationwide attention.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
A man from Isanti, Minnesota, is charged with the attempted murders of 14 law enforcement officers during last week's armed standoff at his home, with his wife and five children trapped inside.
St. Paul police shot a domestic assault suspect outside Regions Hospital Monday morning, a department spokesperson told WCCO.
Minneapolis police say an 18-year-old man is expected to survive after being shot on Main Street near the Stone Arch Bridge early Sunday morning.
A Minnesota man was found guilty on Friday of two counts of mailing threatening communications and one count of threatening to murder a federal judge.
The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating after a man was fatally shot Friday night.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Back-to-back tainted food outbreaks have a lot of people asking what's safe to bring home from the grocery store.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
The system uses light tracing and more than 1,500 data points to create a personalized treatment plan.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Singers at Eastview High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota, are warming up for their performance on stage with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Foreigner.
The Uptown Art Fair kicked off in Minneapolis on Friday afternoon. The event is now closer to Uptown for the first time in two years.
USA TODAY has confirmed what Minnesotans already know well: our state fair is the best in the nation.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, starting with another packed weekend of local community days.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Austin Martin had four hits, including a home run, Josh Bell also homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Monday night.
Augsburg University in Minneapolis is home to the only women's college wrestling team in Minnesota. They want more local teams since more young women are interested.
An astonished assortment of kids got a Paige Bueckers surprise Monday in her hometown of St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Kayla McBride made a WNBA-record 10 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 43 points on Sunday as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 103-90, becoming the first team to clinch a spot in the WNBA playoffs.
The largest women-only triathlon in the continental U.S. returned to Minneapolis' Lake Nokomis on Sunday.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
The polls close on Minnesota's high-stakes primary in a little more than five days, with new figures from the Secretary of State's Office showing more than 157,000 people have already voted.
Minnesota's ban on AI "nudification" became law and Elon Musk isn't happy about it. He is suing the State of Minnesota, claiming the law violates free speech laws.
While the law is in effect, this issue is not over. The judge has set a preliminary injunction hearing for Aug. 19.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
There's a certain elegance to the common loon. Its black and white plumage carries a gentle sheen of green as though dressed for a formal affair. Subtle colors that allow its piercing red eyes to steal your gaze.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
The issue is a major talking point ahead of the midterm elections. Do gas prices actually impact elections?
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
Parts of southwestern Minnesota are under an enhanced risk for severe weather on Monday night, while other parts of the state are under a slight or marginal risk, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer. High temperatures on Tuesday will be in the 70s and 80s across most of the state.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Southern Minnesota residents may see severe weather on Monday night, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer. The Twin Cities will see a high temperature of 86 degrees on Tuesday.
A few showers and storms are possible late Monday through early Tuesday in the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
A few showers and storms are possible late Monday through early Tuesday in the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
Parts of southwestern Minnesota are under an enhanced risk for severe weather on Monday night, while other parts of the state are under a slight or marginal risk, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer. High temperatures on Tuesday will be in the 70s and 80s across most of the state.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language some candidates are using. In tonight's Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains what's allowed on TV and why profanity is becoming the norm in politics.
A group of Minnesota homeowners say part of a planned bus route is too close for comfort. The homeowners, all in their 70s and 80s, gathered at a Metro Transit meeting on Monday afternoon. The organization’s proposed Bronze Line is planned to pass near a co-op in St. Paul where they live.
A move designed to bring clarity to the debate over vaccines is actually creating more confusion. President Trump's executive order, signed on Monday, calls for cutting down the number of recommended vaccines for kids. However, Mr. Trump says parents can still choose to give their children "all of the vaccines" if they wish. Ubah Ali breaks down the recommendations and shares reactions from a parent and the medical community.
Kids and pups gathered at the North Loop Dog Park in Minneapolis on Saturday for a chance to meet the lookalikes of their favorite PAW Patrol characters and to celebrate PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie.